Body found after early morning house fire in Hamilton East

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8 Nov, 2025 07:37 AMQuick Read

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Police investigate after body found in early morning house fire in Hamilton East. Photo / RNZ, Nate McKinnon

Police say a body has been found, after a house fire in Hamilton East.

Emergency services rushed to the house fire on Wellington St just after 6am Saturday.

“Sadly, a person was located deceased at the property,” police said.

A guard was on watch
at the scene on Saturday evening, and police would work with Fire and Emergency NZ to uncover the circumstances.